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Cepsa has confirmed the launch three new marine lubricants designed specifically for slow-speed two-stroke crosshead engines used in large ships, as part of its "drive for continued innovation".

In a statement, the Spanish firm explained that the development of the new GAVIA 7050, GAVIA 2550 and CICONIA 30 products for slow-speed two-stroke crosshead engines, is aimed at providing shipowners with the right choice of lubricants both technically and economically.

"These new lubricants come at a time when there are new fuel qualities available and ships must change fuel and lubricants depending on the voyage they are undertaking. The products allow engines to adapt to new legislation that aims to improve the control over emissions," the company said.

Recently implemented regulations have reduced the permitted maximum level of sulphur in marine fuels to 0.1 percent for ships operating in Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs).

Technical characteristics - Properties and benefits of these lubricants

The new lubricants are said to allow engines to produce power more effectively with lower fuel consumption ratios.

According to Cepsa, the three products are made using high quality base oils and specific additives that provide a high heat resistance, as well as better protection against corrosion generated by sulphur in the fuel, high temperatures and the pressures of today's engines.

CEPSA GAVIA 7050 is a lubricant designed for engines that use a fuel with a sulphur content between 1% and 3.5%, whilst CEPSA GAVIA 2550 is aimed at ships navigating in SECA zones that require fuels with a maximum sulphur level of 0.1%.

Both products have a viscosity level of SAE 50, and are said to be produced using the "highest quality refined base fuels" that produce a tougher wearing film of lubricant on the surfaces where they are working.

Lastly, CEPSA CICONIA 30, is designed to lubricate the range of two-stroke engines. It has a viscosity of SAE 30, which is suitable for lubricating and cooling bearings. Its high level of balanced detergency also allows it to neutralize the acid components that can reach the system from the cylinders, protecting the system against corrosion, Cepsa says.

"All of Cepsa's products for slow-speed crosshead engines are supported by the main marine motor manufacturers such as MAN and Wärtsilä, and have been tested in a diverse range of ships with optimal results both in lubricant performance as well as engine protection. That strengthens the continual work by the Research and Development team to achieve technologically advanced solutions that guarantee its use in engines," the lubricant supplier added.